Museum Directory

The Captain Bangs Hallet House on Historic Route 6A is a crown jewel of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth (HSOY), whose mission is "to preserve, promote, and present the history of Yarmouth, Massachusetts."

Today, this sea captain’s home, regularly open to visitors, provides an intimate glance into 19th century family life. The parlors are arranged as if Captain Hallet was just returning from his voyage to China, likely 16 to 18 months duration. His gifts of silk fabric, toys, porcelain, lacquered pieces and tea are on display as well as costumes from the period.

Knowledgeable docents lead guided tours of the museum and relate lively stories of Yarmouth captains’ hair-raising adventures at sea. This year, visitors can enjoy viewing items from HSOY’s textile collection including several dresses from the 19^th century.

In addition to the Bangs Hallet House, you can enjoy 50 acres of nature trails (open year-round, dawn-dusk) on our property. Make sure to view the historic Kelly Chapel and famous weeping beech tree as well.

Museum Hours: July 7 - October 13, Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays, 11am-3pm. Guided tours at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, & 2:00 pm. Last entry at 2:15 pm.

Museum Admission: $10 for adults; Free to members of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth, youth 17 and under, Yarmouth residents (with ID), veterans, Massachusetts educators (with ID), and active duty US Military families through the Blue Star Museum program (see more details on our hsoy.org). Reduced admission ($5 for adults) is also available through the Card to Culture program (see details at hsoy.org).